https://freerepublic.com/tag/natobailedoniraq/ en-us Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:47:32 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4363592/posts Summary UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Donald Trump's remarks about British troops in Afghanistan are "insulting and frankly appalling" "If I had misspoken in that way - or said those words - I would certainly apologise," he says. The US president's comments have sparked outrage among UK veterans and politicians. The UK was among several allies to join the US in Afghanistan from 2001, after it invoked Nato's collective security clause following the 9/11 terror attacks - 457 British service personnel were killed in the conflict Corporal Andy Reid, who served in Afghanistan, tells the BBC Trump's claim is... BBC https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4363592/posts#comment Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:47:32 GMT